Brenda has been conducting workshops and teaching classes for many years, covering a variety of subject matter and mediums, and working with artists of all levels. Step-by-step demonstrations, discussions on design and technique, and one-on-one interaction are integral parts of these classes.
Past Classes
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
18 yrs + / 4 weeks
Thinking about spring? We will paint a beautiful garden scene in this class. How to approach the landscape plus a variety of techniques will be explored. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. $8 Reference material fee due at first class. Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
(Nov 24, Dec 1, 8, 15)
Registration Begins Wednesday, August 5th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
RESCHEDULED: NOW STARTING OCT 27
18 yrs + / 4 weeks
This class is all about technique and explores the versatility of watercolor. Learn to use a variety of materials and tools to achieve various effects. How to use these when painting different subject matter will be discussed. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. $8 Reference material fee due at first class. Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Bring your own supplies. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723
(Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17)
Registration Begins Wednesday, August 5th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED
18 yrs + / 3 weeks
Learn to build a wintry scene using step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Elementary knowledge of watercolor necessary. $8 Reference material fee due at first class. Bring your own supplies.Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
(Oct 6, 13, 20)
Registration Begins Wednesday, August 5th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/
18 yrs + / 6 wks starting Feb 4
Learn to capture the drama of light and weather in this composition. Color theory and how to build a painting like this will be discussed. Elementary watercolor knowledge helpful. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. $20 reference materials fee due at first class. Supply list provided on ActiveNet. Bring your own supplies. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723
(Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10)
Registration Begins Wednesday, December 4th, 6pm: https://apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/
Hosted by HorseSpirit Arts Gallery
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street, Suite 2063
Savage, MD 20763
To Register: 301-490-2001
Deadline: January 12, 2020
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
I hope you will join me for this popular, fun, one-day workshop. Learn how to work with pen and ink with watercolor washes to produce small, lively, casual paintings. This class is great for those of you who already enjoy or would like to learn travel journaling. Reference materials will be supplied. Learn how to make even poor travel photos into beautiful small color sketches. There will be step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, and one-on-one interaction. Knowledge of elementary watercolor is helpful. There will be a lunch break; please bring a bag lunch.
18 yrs + / 2 classes starting Dec 3 / $56 + $8 ref. materials
Gain confidence, learn technique and strengthen skills quickly! Work on a new, 6×6 small painting each week. Bring your own art supplies. Elementary knowledge of watercolor is necessary. Step-by-step instruction and demonstrations. Reference material fee due at first class. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723
Hosted by HorseSpirit Arts Gallery
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street, Suite 2063
Savage, MD 20763
To Register: 301-490-2001
Deadline: October 3, 2019
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day
18 yrs + / 5 classes starting Sep 3 / $139 + $8 reference material fee
Back by popular demand! From NEW reference materials (that are provided), learn to build a painting using step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. Once complete, you can have the painting printed as cards in time to send out for the holidays. Elementary knowledge of watercolor necessary. Reference material fee due at first class. Bring your own supplies. Info: Danielle Bassett, 410-313-4634 or dbassett@howardcountymd.gov.
Gary J Arthur Comm Ctr 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Tuesdays
2400 Rte. 97, Cooksville, Maryland 21723
Hosted by HorseSpirit Arts Gallery
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street, Suite 2063
Savage, MD 20763
To Register: 301-490-2001
Deadline: October 3, 2019
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day
I hope you will join me for this popular, fun, two-day workshop. Learn how to work with pen and ink with watercolor washes to produce small, lively, casual paintings. This class is great for those of you who already enjoy or would like to learn travel journaling. Reference materials will be supplied. Learn how to make even poor travel photos into beautiful small color sketches. There will be step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, and one-on-one interaction. Knowledge of elementary watercolor is helpful. There will be a lunch break; please bring a bag lunch.
The workshop will be held at:
Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21043
BWS Member Registration: August 17th 2019 10:00 a.m.
Non-Member registration opens: August 31st 2019 10:00 a.m.
Not a Member? Consider signing up as an Associate
For online registration, visit www.bws.wildapricot.org and go to Public Events